HURRICANE Florence is just hours away from smashing the US East Coast as it continues to record 110 mph winds - but how can you watch as the “life-threatening” tropical storm approaches?

Hurricane Florence was located about 205 miles (325 km) east-southeast of Wilmington, North Carolina, as of 10am BST (5am EDT).

Hurricane warnings remain in effect for South Santee River South Carolina to Duck North Carolina, plus Albermarle and Pamlico Sounds.

Residents have been warned to expect hurricane conditions to begin from 12 hours onwards, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said its lateset update.

In a tweet, the weather agency wrote: “Do not focus on the wind speed category of #Hurricane #Florence! Life-threatening storm surge flooding, catastrophic flash flooding and prolonged significant river flooding are still expected.”